House is pattered after the clubhouse model that was created more than 50 years ago to help people with psychiatric disabilities lead more independent lives. The Denbigh House is one of a handful of clubhouses that have been designed specifically to address the complex needs of people with brain injuries and is currently, one of the largest brain injury clubhouses in the United States. Clubhouse programs follow a strict set of guidelines that underlie the basic tenets of the program. One of the key components of the clubhouse philosophy is an emphasis on the power to work. Work is a central theme in our adult society, defining both what we do and who we are. At The Denbigh House, staff and members work side by side to run all aspects of the program, from cleaning the bathroom to hiring new staff. Through the process of the work-ordered day, members gain the necessary work skills, behaviors and self-confidence to become successful upon return to work. Because of this emphasis on work, there is an expectation placed on every member that his or her presence is not only wanted at the program, but also needed because the program could not function without the involvement of all members.
The Denbigh House
12725 McManus Boulevard, Ste. 2E
Newport News, VA 23602
Phone: (757) 833-7845
Fax: (757) 833-7849
www.communitybraininjury.org
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